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'86 5 Nations Tournament (Feb.'04) Grade B-: Biryukov delivered
a reliable, though unspectacular performance. The young defenseman did not stand
out, nor did he show improvements in any category since November’s Four
Nations tournament. He continued to skate on Russia’s third defensive
pairing. Though he has likely secured a position on Russia’s U18 squad,
Biryukov did not in any way improve his draft position, and continues to display
only marginal upside.